This awe-inspiring journey through the continent of Australia helps show how humans affect, and are affected by, the environments in which they live. Readers will gain an understanding of the continent's various landforms, resources, and human activities. Examples featured include traveling on horseback through the Outback, bushwalking through Kakadu National Park, and flying by seaplane over the Great Barrier Reef.

This engaging journey through the continent of Europe helps show how humans affect, and are affected by, the environments in which they live. Readers will gain an understanding of the continent's various landforms, resources, and human activities. Examples featured include traveling by train through a tunnel in the Alps, riding a water bus in the canals of Venice, and cycling along the Danube River.

This engaging journey through the continent of Europe helps show how humans affect, and are affected by, the environments in which they live. Readers will gain an understanding of the continent's various landforms, resources, and human activities. Examples featured include traveling by train through a tunnel in the Alps, riding a water bus in the canals of Venice, and cycling along the Danube River.

This amazing journey through the continent of North America helps show how humans affect, and are affected by, the environments in which they live. Readers will gain an understanding of the continent's various landforms, resources, and human activities. Examples featured include dog sledding in Greenland, floating on a barge down the Mississippi River, and driving by truck along the Pan American Highway.

This amazing journey through the continent of North America helps show how humans affect, and are affected by, the environments in which they live. Readers will gain an understanding of the continent's various landforms, resources, and human activities. Examples featured include dog sledding in Greenland, floating on a barge down the Mississippi River, and driving by truck along the Pan American Highway.

This fantastic journey through the continent of South America helps show how humans affect, and are affected by, the environments in which they live. Readers will gain an understanding of the continent's various landforms, resources, and human activities. Examples featured include walking along the Inca Trail in Peru, riding a cable car in Bolivia, and taking a water taxi in Suriname. "About this title" may belong to another edition of this title.

This fantastic journey through the continent of South America helps show how humans affect, and are affected by, the environments in which they live. Readers will gain an understanding of the continent's various landforms, resources, and human activities. Examples featured include walking along the Inca Trail in Peru, riding a cable car in Bolivia, and taking a water taxi in Suriname.

Peru is a South American country with stunning sights and culture, including the multi-colored Rainbow Mountain, the ancient ruins of the Inca Empire, and so much more! Young readers are introduced to the beauty of Peru in this fact-filled title. Leveled text and crisp photos guide readers through the nation's landscape, wildlife, people, and culture. A map shows Peru's location in the world and its capital city. Other features highlight well-known animals and common Peruvian foods.

Time for a journey to the Philippines! This tropical nation is made up of more than 7,000 islands. These beautiful islands are filled with lush rain forests, rugged mountains, and sandy coasts. In this fact-filled title, leveled text and vibrant photos introduce the country's landscape, wildlife, traditions, day-to-day life, and more. Special features show off famous landmarks, introduce native animals, and introduce readers to delicious recipes and fun activities. Readers will soon be ready to pack their bags for a visit to the beautiful Philippines!

In this book, readers will learn about the unique and defining features of the Philippines. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage young readers as they learn more about the key details of the country, including geography, climate, culture, and resources. Compelling questions encourage further inquiry. Includes reading tips for teachers and parents, a map, quick facts, a table of contents, a glossary, and an index.

From city apartments and Dutch houseboats to Mongolian yurts, Maasai mud huts, and underground desert homes, kids discover the different ways people live around the world in this fascinating glimpse into global abodes.

Carry the world in your pocket with this handy guide, packed with maps, facts, and flags for over 200 countries and territories. Which is the biggest country in the world? Which one has the most people? Which one has three capital cities? Find the answers to these questions and more in the pages of this illustrated reference guide to all the countries of the world. Explore the planet in this fact-filled Pocket Genius book for children aged 8-12 as you journey across the world to discover what makes it special. Learn about each nation's geography, climate and economics supplemented by comprehensive reference data, including the national flag, official name, capital city, population, total area, population density, languages, religions, demographics, type of government and currency, all meticulously researched from the latest sources. Each country entry has a full color map showing terrain, major places and geographical features. There is also a fascinating 'Insight' fact for each country revealing some of the more fun, interesting, and quirky details that make places so unique. The Pocket Genius series is perfect for all children, whether they are young readers beginning to discover facts about the world or budding geniuses keen to soak up even more information! Ideal for family reference, crosswords, and quizzes, this book presents an intriguing and absorbing journey around the world in which we live.

The world's oldest bookstore still in operation opened in 1732. It is found in Portugal! This small country on the Iberian Peninsula has much to offer, from mountains to coastlines to rolling plains. Beyond the landscape, Portugal is a vibrant country with excellent food, fun activities, and exciting traditions. In this title, young readers will see it all! Vibrant photos support leveled text, and exciting special features--a landmark graphic, a recipe, a language feature, a cultural activity, and more--highlight exciting parts of life in Portugal. Readers will walk away with a solid understanding of life in this beautiful nation!